LCP vs LC9 Feel

[buckeyedave]

I was at a LGS with a friend and I started talking to one of the clerks about how the LCP kicks like a mule when shooting it. He said he has shot the LCP and LC9 and the 9 has a softer feel. Could this be true even though it's a larger caliber?

I know feel can be subjective but does anyone have experience with both?

Thanks
Dave

 

[loaded round]

I have both and I can definitely state that the LC9 DOES kick more than the LCP.

 

[groberts]

Chuckhawks had an article on the LCP vs LC9 felt recoil. The LCP definitely FELT like it kicked harder. That's because it is so light. The LC380 is a much, much better pistol.

 

[hittman]

LCP clearly punishes your hand with more recoil. LC9 is a breeze. Shoot it all day long.

 

[vito]

I guess it really is subjective, but I find my LC9s is a lot easier and more comfortable to shoot well than my LCP. My LCP has a Crimson Trace laser, without which I found I was shooting very inaccurately with this tiny gun without real sights, even at close in distances like 5 yards. Using the larger LC9s I did not feel the need for a laser sight and between the slightly larger capacity and larger caliber I much prefer the LC9s as a daily carry. But nothing beats the LCP for when you are wearing lightweight clothing or a suit or other clothes where concealment of a firearm is challenging (using an inexpensive pocket holster, the LCP doesn't seem much heavier or bulkier than a smart phone in your pocket). And with some of the newer ammo, such as from High Precision, the 380 round is quite powerful (and even less fun to practice with!).

 

[loaded round]

I agree 100% with you sir.

I guess it really is subjective, but I find my LC9s is a lot easier and more comfortable to shoot well than my LCP. My LCP has a Crimson Trace laser, without which I found I was shooting very inaccurately with this tiny gun without real sights, even at close in distances like 5 yards. Using the larger LC9s I did not feel the need for a laser sight and between the slightly larger capacity and larger caliber I much prefer the LC9s as a daily carry. But nothing beats the LCP for when you are wearing lightweight clothing or a suit or other clothes where concealment of a firearm is challenging (using an inexpensive pocket holster, the LCP doesn't seem much heavier or bulkier than a smart phone in your pocket). And with some of the newer ammo, such as from High Precision, the 380 round is quite powerful (and even less fun to practice with!).

 

[mn_doggie]

I have both and I can definitely state that the LC9 DOES kick more than the LCP.

I disagree. While there is more ME, I have fewer issues with the LC9.

I quit shooting my LCP after about 4 mag (25 rounds or so) but can comfortably run a couple of hundred rounds thru my LC9s.

The LC9 has significantly more handgrip area and firearm weight to temper the 70% more energy of the 9mm round.